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Endocrine glands that produce peptide hormones (4)
Ant Pit
Post Pit
Hypothalamus
Pancreas
Ant Pit
TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone)
stim syn and secretion of thyroid hormones
Ant Pit
FSH (follicle stim hormone)
Stim sperm maturation in Sertoli cells of testes. Stim follicular dev and estrogen syn in ovaries.
Ant Pit
LH
Stim testosterone syn in Leydig cells of testes, stim ovulation, formation of corpus luteum, estrogen and progesterone syn in ovaries.
Ant Pit
Growth Hormone
Stim protein syn and overall growth
Ant Pit
Prolactin
Stim milk production and secretion in breasts
Ant Pit
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
stim syn and secretion of adrenal cortical hormones (cortisol, androgens, aldosterone)
Ant Pit
Melanocyte-stim hormone
MSH
Stim melanin secretion
Hypothalamus
Thyrotropin-releasing hormone(TRH)
Stim secretion of TSH and prolactin
Hypothalamus
Corticotropin-releasing hormone
(CRH)
Stim secretion of ACTH
Hypothalamus
GnRH
Stim secretion of LH and FSH
Hypothalamus
SRIF
(Somatostatin or somatatropin release-inhibiting hormone)
Inhibits secretion of growth hormone
Hypothalamus
PIF
(dopamine or prolactin inhibiting factor)
Inhibits secretion of prolactin
Hypothalamus
GHRH
(growth hormone releasing hormone)
Stim secretion of growth hormone
Where and what:
Calcitonin
In thyroid
Decreases serum Ca2+
Where and what:
PTH
Parathyroid
Increases serum Ca2+
Where and what:
HCG
Placenta
Stim estrogen and progesterone syn in corpus luteum of early pregnancy
Where and what:
HPL (human placental lactogen or human chorionic somatomammotropin
Placenta
Has growth hormone-like and prolactin-like actions during pregnancy
Where and what:
Insulin (β cells)
Pancreas
decreases blood glucose
Where and what:
Glucagon (α cells)
Pancreas
Increases blood glucose
Where and what:
Renin
Kidney
catalyzes conversion of angiotensen to angiotensin I
What are the five general stages in hormone development?
Synthesis
Packaging
Processing
Secretion
Degradation
Peptide Hormone Production
Synthesis
Prohormone syn in ER,removal of signal peptide, formation of disulfide bridges, folding and glycosylation.
Prohormone moves to Golgi, for further post-trans modifications
Peptide Hormone Production
Packaging
In the TGN, prohormone packaged into ISG (immature secretory granules). Packaged with processing enzymes and other required proteins in ISG.
Peptide Hormone Production
Processing
A)Cleavage at paired basic residues, at C-term (of lys and arg), requires low pH (via proton pumps)
B)Removal of basic residues and amidation of C-term, making them more biologically active and preserves 1/2 life once secreted
Peptide Hormone Production
Secretion
Mature secretory granules wait on cyto side of PM for extracellular signal signal that causes depolarization of membrane (influx of Ca, fusion of granules w/ PM and release)
Peptide Hormone Production
Degradation
1/2 lives (minutes)
Degraded by serum and cell surface proteases
Receptor mediated endocytosis (receptor is endocytoses as well) and degradation by lysosomal proteases
Peptide Hormone Production
Processing details
Begins in RSG, cleaved by prohormone convertases (PC1/3 and PC2) @ paired basic residues
Carboxypeptidase E removes the basic residues
Polyamidation enzyme (PAM) amidates the C-term
Peptide Hormone Production
Processing details (POMC)
Pro-opiomelanocortin
Differentially processed based on location (ACTH is in ant & neurointermediate lobe of pit) and conditions (stress)
What is:
JP
CLIP
LPH
Joining peptide
Corticotropin-like intermediate peptide
Lipotropin
All prohormones have a regulated secretory pathway.
Contrast to constitutive secretory pathway.
Regulated
Endocrine and neuroendocrine
Requires stim, deplarization via Ca2+ influx
Sorting signals sort prohormone into ISG.
Mutation in sorting signal can lead to disease
Two types of Hypercortisolism
Cushing Disease (brain)
Cushing Syndrome (adrenal)
Cushing Syndrome
Adenoma of adrenal cortex
Release excess cortisol
Treat w/ Ketoconazole or Metyrapone
High dexamethasone suppression=ACTH undetectable, but cortisol is.
Cushing Disease
(mst common form of syndrome)
Pit-ACTH secreting tumors
more in females
Treatment=surgery
High-Dexamethasone suppression, ACTH normal to elevated, cortisol suppressed.
Peptide Hormone Diseases
Diabetes insipidus (general)
Polydipsia, polyuria, weakness, 1/10,000, MR if undiagnosed in early childhood.
Diabetes insipidus
Nephrogenic
Loss of fx AVP receptors in kidney, treat w/ ibuprofen
Diabetes insipidus
Gestational
Disappears after 4-6wks after delivery, treated w/ desmopressin, & time
Diabetes insipidus
Dipsogenic
Vasopressin suppression by vast intake of fluids, treat w/ decrease in H2O
Diabetes insipidus
Neurogenic (central)
mst common
X-linked, AD
Defect in AVP secretion from post lobe pit, treat w/ synthetic AVP (desmopressin)
FNDI
General Characteristics of catecholamines, serotonin, and melatonin (3)
Derived from AA
Small molecules
Neurotransmitters
3 types of catecholamines
(general fx: respond to severe stress)
Epinphrine
Norepinephrine
Dopamine
Effects of Epinephrine
Increase hrt rate, & stroke volume
Constricts arterioles in skin, dialates in leg muscles
Elevates blood sugar
Begins breakdown of lipids in adipocytes
*suppressive effect on immune system
Effects of Norepinephrine
Via sym N.S. increases hrt rate, releases energy from fat, increases muscle readiness
Effects of Dopamine
From hypothalamus, inhibits release of prolactin
Play a large role in attention and focus:
Norepi and Dopamine
Synthesis location
Epinephrine
adrenal medulla
Synthesis location
Norepinephrine
Most in symp nerves, adrenal medulla and CNS
Synthesis location
Dopamine
CNS
Can't cross BBB
5 stages in catecholamine production:
Synthesis
Tyr transported into cell -->
tyr to DOPA via tyr hydroxylase -->
DOPA to dopamine via DOPA decarboxylase
5 stages in catecholamine production:
Packaging
Packaged into secretory vesicles via ATP dependent pump.
NE produced by Dopamine β hydroxylase
Epi produced by phenylethanolamine N-methyltransferase
5 stages in catecholamine production:
Processing
Epi and Norepi synthesized in secretory vesicle
5 stages in catecholamine production:
Secretion
Depolarization via influx of Ca, fusion w/ PM, release
5 stages in catecholamine production:
Degradation
MAO and COMT break down catecholamines
Re-uptake: All three are transported back into secretory vessicles after secretion.
Location and Fx of COMT (catechol-O-methyltransferase)
Metabolizes catecholamines
Located mainly in postsyn neurons, also in glia and outside of brain
Location of MAO A&B(monoamine oxidase)
Both in neurons & astroglia
A: also in liver, GI, & placenta
B: mainly in nervous system
Fx of MAO A&B
Both break down dopamine
A: Brk down serotonin, epi and norepi (noradrenaline) (also catabolizes monoamines ingested)
2 Catecholamne diseases:
Parkinson's and tumors of adrenal medulla or sym ganglia
Parkinson's Disease: causes
Idiopathic, trauma, toxins, metabolic disorders, mult infarct, drugs, associated w/ other neurodegenerative disorders
Parkinson's Disease: Treatment
L-Dopa
Levodopa/Carbidopa
Dopamine Agonist
Levodopa
Carbidopa
Dopamine Agonist
precursor to dopamine
peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor
Acts on dopamine receptor in adjunct w. L-Dopa (bromocriptine and pergolide)
Tumor of Adrenal Medulla of Sympathetic Ganglia (excess production of catecholamines)
Symptoms (3)
Treatment (3)
Tumor (pheochromocytoma), hypertension, tachycardia
Surgery, radiation, chemo
Serotonin Fx (fluff)
Role in norm life:
Role in disorders:
Life: mood, sleep, emesis, sexuality, appetite
Disorders: depression, migraine, bipolar disorder, anxiety.
(Other roles: vasoconstrictor, regeneration of liver.)
Melatonin fx:
regulates sleep/wake cycles
used for sleep induction, best during day
prevents jet-lag
Serotonin and Melatonin are produced in the:

Serotonin is secreted by cells in the:
Pineal Gland
Small intestines
What does serotonin (also called 5HT) do?
In SmlInt, its a vasoconstrictor and a smooth muscle stimulator.
It also causes diurnal variations in cortisol secreted by adrenal gland.
5 Stages to Serotonin and Melatonin production:
Synthesis
Formed from tryptophan (trp)
Trp transported into cell, substrate for tryptophan hydroxylase which is rate-limiting step for syn
5 Stages to Serotonin and Melatonin production:
Packaging
Packaged into secretory vesicles by vesicular transport system
5 Stages to Serotonin and Melatonin production:
Processing
Trp-> 5HT-> serotonin-> melatonin
5 Stages to Serotonin and Melatonin production:
Secretion
Secretory vesicles wait for depolarization, etc
5 Stages to Serotonin and Melatonin production:
Degradation
Both broken down by MAO, back to precurson (5HT) and Na dependent re-uptake via vesicular transporter
Serotonin Diseases:
Depression, Hartnup's Disease
Depression
Causes:
Treatment:
Pharmacology:
Chemical imbalance
Inhibit MAO or prevent removal of NT from synaptic cleft
SSRI(serotonin reuptake inhibitors) Ex Paxil (paroxetine) Prozac (fluoxetine
Hartnup's Disease
Causes:
Treatment:
Symptoms:
Genetic metabolic disorder caused by defective absorption of trp
High protein diet, add di-pep- tryp-tryp to diet
Blue diaper syndrome, photosensitive dermatitis, and neuro symptoms
General Overview of Thyroid Hormones
Type:
Syn in:
Stored as:
Iodinated by:
Undergo:
Form:
Type: MIT & DIT
Syn in: Follicular cells of thyroid gland
Stored as: Thyroglobulin (Tgb)
Iodinated by: TPO
Undergo: coupling rxns
Form: T3 and T4
Monoiodotyrosine and diiodotyrosine combos (coupling rxns)
DIT + MIT = T3 (10x more active)
DIT + DIT = T4
Iodination of tyr residues in thyroglobulin produces:
Monoiodotyrosine and diiodotyrosine
Thyroidal Peroxidase (TPO)
Mem-bound heme enzyme on thyroid acinar cell.
Mediates oxidation of iodine ions and Tgb incorporation of iodine
(Tgb: 4/140 tyr residues may be iodinated)
5 stages of Thyroid Hormone production.
Synthesis
Pre-pro enters ER (signal peptide removed), moves to G, folding and glycosylation
5 stages of Thyroid Hormone production.
Packaging
Tgb moves to the colloidal space where it is iodinated and stored
5 stages of Thyroid Hormone production.
Processing
When receptor binds TSH, iodinated TG moves back into the cell in endosomes and fuses with lysosomes where proteases cleave the peptide bonds to form T3 and T4
5 stages of Thyroid Hormone production.
Secretion
Release regulated by TSH
TSH binds to follicular cells, increases cAMP
5 stages of Thyroid Hormone production.
Degradation
T4 is slowly eliminated.
Thyroid hormone elimination is done primarily by the kidneys
T3 and T4 mainly degradated by liver.
How is T3/T4 production in the thyroid controlled?
Pathway?
Via negative feedback
T3/T4 influences TRH in they hypothal and thus TSH in the ant pit and thus...itself
What are the effects of thyroid hormones in the fetus?
Adult?
Fetus: growth of skeleton and CNS
Adult: BMR and protein, lipid and carb metabolism
Hypothyroidism (decreased BMR) or Hyperthyroidism (Increased BMR), which will cause a goiter to form?
Both!!
What are the three functions of acetylcholine?
Makes cells more excitable.
Governs muscle contractions.
Causes glands to secrete hormones.
Where are the following found?
ACh Receptor
AChE (esterase)
ACh Receptor: postsyn folds
AChE: attached to the basal lamina on end plate in the synaptic space
5 stages to ACh synthesis:
Synthesis
ACh is syn and stored in vesicles in the motor nerve terminal (syn from choline acetyltransferase)
5 stages to ACh synthesis:
Packaging
ACh is concentrated in the synaptic vesicles by a proton-pump-dependent transporter
5 stages to ACh synthesis:
Processing
N/A
5 stages to ACh synthesis:
Secretion
Vesicles fuse w/ PM, releasing ACh into the synaptic cleft
5 stages to ACh synthesis:
Degradation
Hydrolyzed quickly and then taken up into nerve terminal by Na-dependent active transport
ACh Diseases
Myasthenia Gravis
Chemical exposure to organophosphates
Histamine Functions
Vasodilator
5 Stages of Histamine Synthesis:
Synthesis
Histadine is converted to histamine via decarboxylase
5 Stages of Histamine Synthesis:
Packaging
Stored in secrectory vesicles in mast cells
5 Stages of Histamine Synthesis:
Processing
N/A
5 Stages of Histamine Synthesis:
Secretion
Typical
5 Stages of Histamine Synthesis:
Degradation
Broken down by histamine-H-methyltransferase and diamine oxidase. Taken up by a transporter.